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Sustainability

Fuel for Thought – Powering Net-Zero Communities

Fuel for Thought – Powering Net-Zero Communities

Learn more about how we are helping our customers on their path to net zero.

May 21, 2020 6 min read
By: Julie Keenahan, BEn Associate
Empowering Women in the Niger Delta

Empowering Women in the Niger Delta

Women are critical to the sustainable development efforts in the region, but their unique contributions to conflict prevention and local commerce are often unrecognized or unsupported.

March 06, 2020 4 min read
By: Johanna Nesseth Tuttle , Guest Blogger
Collaborating to End Modern-Day Slavery

Collaborating to End Modern-Day Slavery

Construction industry workers are among the populations most vulnerable to modern-day slavery. The high demand for low-skilled workers and the prevalence of temporary staff are just two contributing factors.

January 28, 2020 3 min read
By: Méabh Browne , UK Regional Sustainability Manager

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Innovation

The role of infrastructure in reopening the economy

The role of infrastructure in reopening the economy

See why public sector investment is an important part of the post-COVID economic recovery strategy.

May 19, 2020 4 min read
By: Keith Hennessey, President, Bechtel Enterprises
Blockchain: Implications and Use Cases for the EPC Industry

Blockchain: Implications and Use Cases for the EPC Industry

By now, most of us have heard of BitCoin in some context, maybe from your tech-savvy friend or the news story about the guy who lost $127 million USD of the crypto-currency after accidentally throwing his hard drive in the garbage.

November 14, 2019 4 min read
By: Cyril Merienne, Innovation Implementation Lead
Partnering Early Helps Transportation Agencies Deliver More Value for Travelers

Partnering Early Helps Transportation Agencies Deliver More Value for Travelers

Public sector authorities are realizing that many times they are not ready to implement projects as P3s. They need more time to define their objectives and goals for the project, properly define the scope and phasing, and understand and fairly allocate risks between the public and private sectors. As a result, a number of agencies are opting for or at least considering a different approach – engaging private-sector players earlier at a point more upstream in the planning process through what is known as a pre-development agreement (PDA).

October 30, 2019 3 min read
By: David S. Blaisdell, Senior Manager, Bechtel Enterprises (BEn)

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Technical Excellence

Illuminating Aircraft

Illuminating Aircraft

Check out this Technical Talk interview with Mai Yeung, who's research paper on Apron Floodlighting received the 2019 “Paper of the Year” award from the Illuminating Engineering Society Aviation Lighting Committee.

February 10, 2020 6 min read
By: Brian James, Business Communications Specialist
Sustainable Urban Stormwater Management and Sponge Cities

Sustainable Urban Stormwater Management and Sponge Cities

Exploring cleaner, more cost-effective alternatives to conventional drainage systems

November 19, 2019 2 min read
By: Angelos Findikakis, Senior Principal Engineer and Bechtel Fellow
Catholic University, Bechtel Collaborate to Advance DOE Mission

Catholic University, Bechtel Collaborate to Advance DOE Mission

As the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant ramps up its commissioning phase, Bechtel explored the many contributions made by scientists, universities, and vendors from across the country that have made this first-of-its-kind facility possible. The story of The Catholic University of America’s Vitreous State Laboratory is just one example of these many contributions and how the U.S. Department of Energy and Bechtel have incorporated expertise from around the globe to construct the plant.

October 25, 2019 8 min read
By: Tina Banks, Public Affairs Specialist

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People

Colleagues making a difference: Lanette Edwards

Colleagues making a difference: Lanette Edwards

Read how our colleagues are making a difference during the coronavirus.

May 29, 2020 1 min read
By: Catherine Irvin , Communications Specialist
211 service a lifeline to 68,000 in Louisiana

211 service a lifeline to 68,000 in Louisiana

Learn how a gift from Bechtel Group Foundation is supporting the United Way of Southwest Louisiana and their 24/7 COVID-19 helpline.

May 25, 2020
By: LeeAnne Lang, Bechtel Group Foundation operations manager
Colleagues making a difference: Clint Rawson

Colleagues making a difference: Clint Rawson

Read how our colleagues are making a difference during the coronavirus.

May 22, 2020 1 min read
By: Catherine Irvin , Communications Specialist

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